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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.06, 475.14 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.06, 475.14 and 292.68 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.06 : 475.14 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.06/475.14 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.06x = 475.14 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.06x = 139,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,063.98/345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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